Entering the rainy season, Cipinang Melayu Urban Village, Makasar, East Jakarta prepares disaster handling team. At this moment, areas prone to flood are at RW 03, 04, RW 10 and 12.

We’ll inform if water from upstream is about to hit the area via WhatsApp group

Eko Kusdaryati, CIpinang Melayu Urban Village Head, said there are seven people guarding every night. They came from Satpol PP, PPSU, FKDM, Bimaspol and Babinsa.

They will monitor Sunter River surface when rain pours. They will also coordinate with local Regional Disaster Handling (BPBD).

“We’ll inform if water from upstream is about to hit the area via WhatsApp group. RT/RW caretaker is in the group, they will inform the residents directly,” he said, Monday (2/1).

Other facilities such as flashlight, raincoat, boot shoes, rubber boat, and buoy are also prepared.

“Coordination with Social Department, BPMPKB office, PMI, and other related units has been made,” he added.